Easy Victoria Scones Recipe
Victoria scones are a classic British tea-time treat that are easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a delicious batch perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Servings 4
Calories 380kcal
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Ingredients
- 225 g Self Raising Flour
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 50 g Butter cold and cubed
- 50 g Caster Sugar
- 1 Egg large
- 100 ml Whole Milk plus extra for glazing
- 8 Glace Cherries halved
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/ 400F/ gas mark 6) and line a baking tray with non stick parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.225 g Self Raising Flour, ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder, ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients, and rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.50 g Butter
- Stir in the caster sugar.50 g Caster Sugar
- Whisk together the beaten egg and milk. Create a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, and pour in the wet mixture. Use a dinner knife to gently mix the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough scones.1 Egg, 100 ml Whole Milk
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it out to about 2.5cm thickness. Divide the dough into four equal pieces and use your hands to shape each piece into a round.
- Place the scones onto the prepared baking tray, leaving enough space between them for expansion. Score a cross on the top of each scone (being careful not to drag the knife through the dough, but instead gently press into the dough).
- Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk and top each one with 4 glace cherry halves. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.8 Glace Cherries
Notes
Expert Tips:
- Using cold butter helps create a flaky, tender texture in your scones. Make sure to cut it into small cubes and work quickly to avoid warming it up with your hands.
- When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix gently until just combined. Overmixing can cause the scones to become tough.
- Give your scones enough room on the baking tray to allow for expansion while baking.
- Add vanilla extract to the scone dough for extra flavour.
- Mix in dried fruit, such as raisins, currants, or sultanas, for a sweet, fruity flavour.
- Substitute some or all of the self-raising flour with wholemeal flour for a heartier, more rustic scone.
- Add 100g of chocolate chips to the scone mix for chocolate scones.
- Add the zest of one lemon to the dry ingredients before rubbing in the butter for extra zing.
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1mg
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